Chen Guangcheng continues to recover form injuries sustained while fleeing extralegal house arrest at a Beijing hospital. One day soon, he's expected to get the necessary paperwork to being studying law at New York University. But until then, he waits.

Chen Guangcheng, who perhaps will be coming to the United States to study law, has a story that seems like it's come straight out of a Hollywood movie studio. Experts say that's probably intentional -- with Chinese activists becoming more sophisticated about how they can appeal to an American audience.

Chen Guangcheng has been persecuted in China for his work pressing for an end to forced abortions and sterilizations under China's "one-child" policy. And that work has helped Chen gain support in the US.

Jeffrey Bader has had an inside view of US policy toward China for several decades. He served as special assistant to President Obama, and as senior director for East Asian affairs on the National Security Council until last year.

Chen Guangcheng has been persecuted in China for his work pressing for an end to forced abortions and sterilizations under China's "one-child" policy. And that work has helped Chen gain support in the US.

Chen Guangcheng, who perhaps will be coming to the United States to study law, has a story that seems like it's come straight out of a Hollywood movie studio. Experts say that's probably intentional -- with Chinese activists becoming more sophisticated about how they can appeal to an American audience.

Chen Guangcheng continues to recover form injuries sustained while fleeing extralegal house arrest at a Beijing hospital. One day soon, he's expected to get the necessary paperwork to being studying law at New York University. But until then, he waits.

Bob Fu is an American-based China rights activist who's been advocating on the behalf of Chen Guangcheng, the blind lawyer. Bob Fu says Washington must protect Chen, or do major damage to its credibility among Chinese human rights advocates.

US and Chinese officials are reportedly close to a deal allowing dissident Chen Guangcheng asylum in the United States. Chen is believed to be under the protection of US diplomats in Beijing, and could be at the Embassy.

Jeffrey Bader has had an inside view of US policy toward China for several decades. He served as special assistant to President Obama, and as senior director for East Asian affairs on the National Security Council until last year.

Chen Guangcheng has been persecuted in China for his work pressing for an end to forced abortions and sterilizations under China's "one-child" policy. And that work has helped Chen gain support in the US.

Chen Guangcheng, who perhaps will be coming to the United States to study law, has a story that seems like it's come straight out of a Hollywood movie studio. Experts say that's probably intentional -- with Chinese activists becoming more sophisticated about how they can appeal to an American audience.

Chen Guangcheng continues to recover form injuries sustained while fleeing extralegal house arrest at a Beijing hospital. One day soon, he's expected to get the necessary paperwork to being studying law at New York University. But until then, he waits.

Bob Fu is an American-based China rights activist who's been advocating on the behalf of Chen Guangcheng, the blind lawyer. Bob Fu says Washington must protect Chen, or do major damage to its credibility among Chinese human rights advocates.

US and Chinese officials are reportedly close to a deal allowing dissident Chen Guangcheng asylum in the United States. Chen is believed to be under the protection of US diplomats in Beijing, and could be at the Embassy.